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6 Months Living on a Cruise Ship! | 61 Ports, 25 Countries & The Truth About Ship Life 🚢🌍

Living Life on a Cruise
Living Life on a Cruise
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👁️ 65K views📅 1 years ago⏱️ 22:34
What This Creator Said
Creator RecommendsCruise Vlog🥈Expert Creator
❤️ Best for CoupleOther · Fall · 180 nightsFrom BelfastFirst-Time Cruiser

Source: Our analysis of the creator's lived experience, based on what they said in this video.

Creator's Key Takeaways

I've never been to South America before. That was never our And now we have gone through the Panama Canal down past Ecuador, gone to Galapagos.

Living aboard, um, I love it. Would I change anything? Not really.

We thought we were going to be bored on sea days, but Oh, no. We're catching up on making videos. Or exercising.

So, would you do it again? Absolutely. Yeah, we're going to Yeah. Yeah, definitely.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Enter the golden ticket contest for a chance to experience the ship for 30 days.
Engage with the ship community in ports and on board for a richer experience.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Boredom on sea daysUse sea days for making videos, exercising, and other activities; they are enjoyable.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is it really like to live on a cruise ship for six months?
QWhat are the highs, challenges, and unforgettable moments of full-time residential cruising?

Topics Covered

Cabin Interior3½ Happy BaconService Crew4 Happy BaconItinerary Route4½ Happy BaconPort Destination4 Happy BaconValue Pricing3½ Happy BaconBooking Process4 Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Barbados2½ Happy Bacon
Devil's Island1 Sad Bacon
Galapagos4½ Happy Bacon
Top: Galapagos visit ($200 each)
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YouTube Video Description

What’s it really like to live on a cruise ship for six months? After 6 months living full-time aboard the Villa Vie Odyssey, we’re sharing the honest truth — the highs, the challenges, and the moments that made this lifestyle unforgettable. From September 30, 2024 to March 30, 2025, this ship became our floating home. In that time, we visited 61 ports across 25 countries, experienced life at sea day in and day out, and learned what full-time residential cruising actually feels like beyond the highlight reels. In this video, we reflect on: • The reality of living at sea long-term • The best and hardest parts of ship life • Incredible ports and unforgettable experiences • How this lifestyle changed us • Whether we’d choose this life again If you’ve ever wondered whether full-time cruise living is worth it — this video gives you the real answer. 🚢 Cruise Life Gear We Actually Use We live full-time aboard @VillaVie.Rand these are the cruise essentials that make life at sea easier, more comfortable, and more organized. Check out our favorite cruise essentials here: 👉 https://livinglifeonacruise.com/cruise-life-gear-we-actually-use/ (Some links may be affiliate links, which means we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you for supporting our journey!) ⸻ 💬 Talk to Us – 1-on-1 Cruise Life Session ($99) Thinking about residential cruising? Have questions about costs, cabins, logistics, or what life is really like onboard? Book a private 1-hour Zoom call with us here: 👉 https://livinglifeonacruise.com/work-with-us/ We keep these limited each week so we can give real, personal advice. ⸻ 🎥 Watch Next Life Onboard the Villa Vie Odyssey: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLdtPbhkMTVCX5wop5SCSsChXqOS2_-kPa Move-In Day: https://youtu.be/Am3hYL9o3ic Full Ship Tour: https://youtu.be/vgklJ_Eijco ⸻ 🌍 Follow Our Journey Track our real-time world cruise map: https://www.livinglifeonacruise.com All our links: https://linktr.ee/livinglifeonacruise ⸻ 🔔 Subscribe Join us as we continue living full-time at sea: https://www.youtube.com/@livinglifeonacruise ⸻ 👍 Like, comment, and subscribe to follow our journey — one port at a time ⚓💙 #LivingLifeOnACruise #VillaVieOdyssey #ShipLife #LifeAtSea #CruiseLife #FullTimeCruiseLife #ResidentialCruise #WorldCruise #CruiseVlog #CruiseCouple